Is it possible to unbind and rebind a collection list on a Webflow page without having to delete the list and start over?
TL;DR
- Use the Collection List Settings panel to unbind the current Collection by clicking the “X,” which keeps the list structure intact.
- Select a new Collection from the same panel and rebind individual elements inside to the appropriate fields from the new source.
Yes, you can unbind and rebind a Collection List in Webflow without deleting it, allowing you to switch data sources or update bindings efficiently.
1. Unbind a Collection List from Its Current Source
- Select the Collection List Wrapper in your Webflow Designer.
- In the right-hand panel, under the Element Settings, look at the “Collection List Settings.”
- Click the “X” next to the current Collection to unbind it. This will remove all dynamic bindings but keeps the structure of the Collection List intact.
2. Rebind the Collection List to Another Collection
- In the same Collection List Settings panel, click “Add Collection” or select a new Collection from the dropdown.
- Once selected, the list structure remains in place, but now you can bind elements to fields from the new Collection.
3. Reconnect Individual Elements to New Fields
- Click on any element inside your Collection Item (like text blocks, images, etc.).
- Use the “Get Text from” or “Get Image from” options in the settings panel to bind it to fields from the new Collection.
- If field name formats are similar between collections, this step is quicker. If they differ significantly, you’ll need to manually update bindings for each element.
Summary
You can unbind and rebind a Collection List in Webflow without deleting it. Just use the Collection List Settings panel to disconnect and select a new Collection, then relink individual elements as needed.